The locations in Viking Cruise adverts are drawn from a wide range of destinations across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The British Isles and Ireland feature heavily in UK-facing advertising, with shots of cities like London, Edinburgh and Belfast alongside coastal scenery from places like Scotland's Shetland Islands. Viking also uses footage from well-known European ports including Venice, and from further afield in Hong Kong and Sydney.
One British Isles itinerary calls at Dover, Dun Laoghaire, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall and Edinburgh, according to CruiseKings. London is listed as a port of call on the official Viking website, with the dock at London (Greenwich). The Shetland Islands appear as a seldom-seen stop that sets Viking apart from more mainstream itineraries.
Viking's own description of the British Isles cruise promises "timeless traditions and extraordinary coastal beauty of the British Isles and Ireland." Landmarks mentioned in connection with the itinerary include Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral.
Viking Ocean Cruises covers a broad spread of regions: Europe, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Asia, Australia and world cruises, according to Southampton Cruise Centre. The brand positions itself on docking at prime central berths in cities including Venice, Hong Kong and Sydney, rather than out-of-town container ports. It also includes less obvious stops such as Kotor in Montenegro.
As Viking puts it: "On a Viking ocean cruise, you will sail into the heart of your destination." That phrase captures the central selling point behind the advert imagery.
Viking has a 2026-2028 ocean cruise and airfare promotion running through May 2026. Free airfare applies to select departures, including the Grand European Tour, Capitals of Eastern Europe, Lyon Provence and the Rhineland, London Paris and D-Day, European Sojourn, Christmastime in Paris and Normandy, and the Magnificent Mekong, plus select Australia, Panama Canal, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, South America and Antarctica itineraries. Bookings must be made between 1 and 31 May 2026 to qualify.
Viking operates adults-only ships with no children permitted on board. To discuss itineraries or the current offer, Viking's UK contact number is 1-800-304-9616.
## Quotations > On a Viking ocean cruise, you will sail into the heart of your destination. > — Viking Cruises UK (official website) (https://www.vikingcruises.co.uk/oceans/cruise-destinations/index.html) > Join us for an inspiring cruise and explore the timeless traditions and extraordinary coastal beauty of the British Isles and Ireland. > — Viking Cruises UK (official website) (https://www.vikingcruises.co.uk/oceans/cruise-destinations/british-isles-and-ireland/index.html) ## Frequently asked questions ### what ports does Viking cruise visit in UK and Ireland Viking's British Isles itinerary calls at Dover, Dun Laoghaire, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall and Edinburgh. The cruise also docks at London (Greenwich) and visits Scotland's Shetland Islands, which are seldom-seen ports that distinguish Viking from mainstream cruise lines. ### how do I book a Viking cruise from the UK You can contact Viking UK customer service on 1-800-304-9616 to book a cruise. If you're looking for special offers, Viking's 2026-2028 ocean cruise fare promotions with free airfare are available for new bookings made between 1 and 31 May 2026. ### does Viking cruise have free airfare offers Yes, Viking offers free airfare on select 2026-2028 ocean cruise itineraries including the Grand European Tour, Capitals of Eastern Europe, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, and British Isles cruises. This promotion applies only to new bookings made between 1 and 31 May 2026. ### what destinations does Viking Ocean Cruises sail to Viking operates cruises across Europe, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Asia, Australia and world cruises. The line docks at prime central berths in major cities including Venice, London, Hong Kong and Sydney, while also visiting lesser-known ports like Kotor in Montenegro. ### are children allowed on Viking cruises No, Viking Ocean Cruises operates adults-only ships with no children permitted on board, making them designed exclusively for adult passengers. ## Sources 1. [Cruise Destinations Overview | Viking Ocean Cruises®](https://www.vikingcruises.co.uk/oceans/cruise-destinations/index.html) (www.vikingcruises.co.uk) 2. [British Isles & Northern Ireland Cruises | Viking®](https://www.vikingcruises.co.uk/oceans/cruise-destinations/british-isles-and-ireland/index.html) (www.vikingcruises.co.uk) 3. [Viking Cruises from the UK 2026, 2027 & 2028 | CruiseKings](https://www.cruisekings.co.uk/cruises-from-uk/viking-ocean/) (www.cruisekings.co.uk) 4. [London (Greenwich) Cruises | Ocean Cruises Viking®](https://www.vikingcruises.co.uk/oceans/cruise-destinations/europe/destinations/london/index.html) (www.vikingcruises.co.uk) 5. [Viking Ocean Cruises | Southampton Cruise Centre](https://www.southamptoncruisecentre.com/cruise-lines/viking-ocean-cruises) (www.southamptoncruisecentre.com)